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Showing 41 to 46 of 46 CPAs in Shelburne, Vermont
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Richard Taft
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Based in Shelburne, Vermont, Richard Taft provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, assisting clients with their financial needs. His expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as reporting taxes for retirement accounts, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Robert Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Based in Shelburne, Vermont, Robert Kelly is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Mr. Kelly also offers IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the IRS.
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Susan Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Susan Smith, a certified public accountant based in Shelburne, Vermont, brings over 15 years of experience to her work, specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. She provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to individuals and families, as well as general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises. Her extensive experience and expertise make her a valuable resource for clients seeking guidance on financial matters, including individual tax planning and preparation.
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David Littlehale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Located in Shelburne, Vermont, David Littlehale provides accounting services tailored to the needs of his clients in the local community and beyond. With more than 15 years of experience in accounting, Littlehale specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting, enabling clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Stephen L. Gibbs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Based in Shelburne, Vermont, Stephen L. Gibbs is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His practice focuses on offering basic accounting services, including financial planning and individual tax services. Gibbs is well-versed in sales tax compliance and payroll processing, ensuring that clients meet their regulatory requirements.
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Glenn C. Walberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Based in Shelburne, Vermont, Glenn C. Walberg is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 20 years of experience, his expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex tax situations and achieve financial stability. He specializes in services such as retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for his clients.

Vermont's CPA community serves a small, rural state with focus on agriculture, tourism, and small businesses. The Vermont Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Vermont has graduated individual income tax up to 8.75% and graduated corporate tax up to 8.5%, among the highest rates in the nation. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and property tax issues for the significant seasonal tourism and vacation rental market. The small state means most practitioners are generalists serving diverse client needs. Cross-border issues with New Hampshire (no income tax) and New York create planning opportunities. Many residents and businesses operate regionally across state lines requiring multi-state expertise.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality (ski resorts, fall foliage, vacation rentals), agriculture (dairy farming, maple syrup, specialty foods), forest products, small manufacturing, craft brewing and food production, healthcare, higher education, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often develop expertise in seasonal business cash flow management, agricultural succession planning, or serving vacation rental and small lodging operations.

For CPA Professionals: The Vermont Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a rural state. Burlington dominates what limited market exists, with smaller practices scattered throughout resort areas and rural communities. The state offers exceptional quality of life, outdoor recreation, and strong community connections that attract lifestyle-focused practitioners willing to accept smaller market and lower compensation than urban areas. Rural areas face CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners comfortable with dispersed client base and technology-enabled service delivery. The state's progressive values and focus on local, sustainable business create unique practice culture.